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Episode 105: Matcha on Growing at GAC

Episode 105: Matcha on Growing at GAC

Fifth year staff member, "Matcha," shares about her initial hesitancy to come work at camp and how much she's experienced and grown over her four summers. This year, Matcha will be one of the leaders in the kitchen. Along with her team, she'll be making sure all of us have delicious food and lots of healthy options at every meal.

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Episode 104: Memorable Camp Moments with Smokey

Episode 104: Memorable Camp Moments with Smokey

This episode features Sunshine's chat with Smokey, who will be a Head Counselor this summer at GAC. Smokey shares about her childhood summer camp experiences and how she creates memorable moments for campers at GAC.

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Episode 89: WOWs with Bravo Episode 103: Crank Up the Thanks (and Happiness!)

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Episode 103: Crank Up the Thanks (and Happiness!)

Episode 103: Crank Up the Thanks (and Happiness!)

Welcome to the 2026 Season of the Gold Arrow Camp Podcast! In this episode, Sunshine talks about the GAC Philosophy (Vision, Mission, & Goals) and how we focus on building specific character traits and skills that lead to well-being. This summer, our theme is Crank up the Thanks.  Our focus is building our gratitude, a character trait consistently linked to happiness and well-being.

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Episode 89: WOWs with Bravo Episode 79: Creating a Happier World – The GAC Philosophy 2026 Theme: Crank Up the Thanks (Turn Up the Gratitude) Three Good Things Gratitude Practice (Greater Good Science Center)

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Schoolhouse Rocks 5K on May 17

Schoolhouse Rocks 5K on May 17

Join GAC Runners at the Schoolhouse Rocks 5K (Menlo Park) on Sunday, May 17

Join the GAC Runners for the Schoolhouse Rocks 5K in Menlo Park! We're thrilled to be back to help support the Menlo Park - Atherton Education Foundation at this great event. We'll be at the expo before and after the race, so please come and see us. The race starts at 9:00 AM, and we'll be taking a group picture with all of our GAC friends and families at our booth at 10:15 AM. Information and registration available here.  

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